Frequently Asked Questions

If approved by voters, the sales tax would go into effect January 1, 2025. 

The tax is estimated to generate $1,000,000 annually in revenue based on current tax collections.

• Construction Costs for a new aquatic center
• Continued operations and maintenance in the Parks Department
• An approximate 13% increase in Police and Fire department salaries and benefits
• Essential public safety operations (supplies, vehicles, any operating costs for public safety)

For a $50.00 purchase, you will pay an additional $0.25. For a $200.00 purchase, you will pay an additional $1.00. 

The City of Nevada current sales tax rate is 3%. 

This includes:

 1% General Sales Tax (General Fund- Police and Fire account for 81% of the general fund expenses)

 .50% Hospital Sales Tax (General Tax- Used only toward hospital bond debt service)

.50% Transportation Sales Tax (Special tax for street improvements, sidewalks, curbs and gutters)

.50% Parks Sales Tax (Special tax for the improvement, operations and maintenance of local parks)

.50% Capital Improvement Tax (Special tax for capital improvement projects such as: public safety equipment, storm drains, storm water facilities, curbs, gutters, sidewalks)

The total sales tax rate in Nevada is currently 8.225% which includes 3% City, 1% County and 4.225% State. 

 Below are some of the most common cities individuals frequent for shopping. 

This will be a permanent sales tax. 

Election day is Tuesday August 6th, 2024. Polls are open 6am-7pm. 

City of Nevada voting locations are:

United Methodist Church

First Baptist Church

YMCA

Centennial Hall @ Vernon County Fairgrounds

If you're unsure of your voting location, please contact the Vernon County Clerk's office.

Sales Tax applies to purchases made at local retailers within Missouri, while a Use Tax applies to purchases made from out-of-state (mainly online sales). Purchases cannot fall into both groups and you cannot be taxed twice.